---
title: "GS181 - Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068560"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068560.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# GS181 - Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068560

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 29 April 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 6 May 2026 at 15:00 BST. This project falls within the "Repair work on recreational areas" industry category, and involves significant landscaping and equipment installation work at the Oldbury location in the West Midlands. The procurement method is open competition, below the financial threshold, allowing electronic submissions via Sandwell's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor leisure area refurbishment, landscaping, and equipment installation. Companies with experience in meeting BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 safety standards are particularly suited for this project. The procurement process favours proposals that balance quality with competitive pricing, offering 60% weighting for price and 40% for quality in award criteria. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, fostering potential business growth within the regional economy supported by a contract term running from June 2026 to January 2027.

## Notice

Refurbish old play areas and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc. Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play areas. Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc. Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035236-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas
- 45262330 - Concrete repair work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035236-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://in-tend.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/home

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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